Omoda C9 SHS vs Lexus RZ

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Omoda C9 SHS

C9 SHS AWD Plug-in Hybrid 3-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom

⛽ 71.4 km/l

Lexus RZ

RZ 550e F SPORT Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current

ZAR 1,977,600 ex-showroom

⚡ 300 kW 🔧 269 Nm

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Decision summary

Omoda C9 SHS vs Lexus RZ: the short answer

C9 SHS and RZ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

C9 SHS starts ZAR 682,700 cheaper C9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · RZ from ZAR 1,682,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	C9 SHS	RZ
Maximum Power	C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed	RZ300 kW
Maximum Torque	C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed	RZ268.6 Nm
Engine Size	C9 SHS1500 cc	RZNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy	C9 SHS71.4 km/l	RZNot Applicable
Ground Clearance	C9 SHS165 mm	RZ200 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Omoda C9 SHS C9 SHS AWD

Source type: Official South Africa OEM page / brochure

Evidence for Lexus RZ RZ 550e F SPORT

Source type: Lexus South Africa vehicle API derivative 60Y, checked 2026-07-17

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

C9 SHS

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

No obvious weak spots to flag.

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

RZ

Strengths

Nothing stands out clearly here.

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

C9 SHS

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

RZ

Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Model Introduced Year	2025	2026
Generation	Current South Africa C9 SHS range	Updated dedicated battery-electric Lexus RZ range launched locally in 2026
Facelift History	Current South Africa version listed by official source	2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Launched Since	2025	2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	SUV	Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg	Not Available	2145-2165 kg
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Length	4775 mm	4805 mm
Width	1920 mm	1895 mm
Height	1671 mm	1635 mm
Wheelbase	2800 mm	2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	165 mm	200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	140 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 l	0 l
Boot/Cargo Space	660 l	522 l
Kerb Weight	2195 kg	2180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	2717 kg	2640 kg
Payload Capacity	522 kg	460 kg
Towing Capacity	1500 kg	750 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	2 rows
Doors	5 doors	5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.8 m	5.6 m
Front Headroom	1005 mm	1013 mm
Rear Headroom	970 mm	1008 mm
Front Legroom	1070 mm	1069 mm
Rear Legroom	960 mm	953 mm

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Front Track Width	Not Available	1614 mm
Rear Track Width	Not Available	1636 mm
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	MacPherson -
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Wishbone -

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Climate Control	Automatic	Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor
Power Windows	Standard	All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start	Standard	Push Start
Wireless Charging	Standard	Standard
Sunroof	Standard	Panoramic (Dimming)
Electric Tailgate	Standard	Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded	1783 l	-
AC Type	Automatic	Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Air Conditioning	Automatic	Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Engine	1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid	Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code	SQRH4J15	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid	Electric
Hybrid System	Plug-in Hybrid	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	1500 cc	Not Applicable
Cylinders	4	Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Not Applicable
Valves	16	Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder	4	Not Applicable
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Not Applicable
Fuel System	Petrol injection	Not Applicable
Compression Ratio	14.5:1	Not Applicable
Bore	72.0 mm	Not Applicable
Stroke	92.0 mm	Not Applicable
Maximum Power	Not Officially Disclosed	300 kW
Maximum Torque	Not Officially Disclosed	268.6 Nm
Combined Power	440 kW	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	915 Nm	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Permanent-magnet synchronous traction motors	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors	3	2
Motor Location	Front and rear axles	Front + Rear
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Transmission	3-Speed Automatic	Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed	180 km/h	180 km/h
0-100 km/h	4.9 sec	4.4 sec
Quarter Mile	13.3 sec	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road	Eco, Normal, Sport, Range
Launch Control	No	No
Rev Limiter	6000 rpm	Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio	200.5 kW/tonne	137.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	416.9 Nm/tonne	Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity	34.46 kWh	76.9 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity	31.0 kWh	72.0 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion traction battery	NMC
Battery Voltage	322 V	384.8 V
Electric Range	150 km (WLTP)	450 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power	6.6 kW	22 kW
DC Charging Power	70 kW	150 kW
AC Charging Time	5 h 30 min (30-100%)	3 h 30 min
DC Charging Time	25 min (30-80%)	30 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Gearbox	3-Speed DHT	Single-speed electric drive
Drivetrain Layout	AWD	AWD DIRECT4
LSD Available	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters	Standard	Standard
Final Drive Ratio	Not Applicable	13.786:1 front / 13.786:1 rear
Number of Gears	3	1
Transmission Type	Automatic	Single-speed electric drive
Clutch Type	Automatic clutch	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	Standard
Gear Shift Type	Electric	Automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD DIRECT4
4WD Engagement	Electrically controlled AWD using front hybrid drive and rear electric drive with automatic torque management	Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard	Standard
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	DHT	Single-speed electric drive
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	AWD	AWD DIRECT4
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds	3	1

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Claimed Mileage	71.4 km/l	Not Applicable
City Mileage	12.8 km/l	Not Applicable
Highway Mileage	16.9 km/l	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 l	Not Applicable
Emission Standard	Euro VIb	Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Standard	Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage	71.4 km/l	Not Applicable
Charging Port Type	Plug-in hybrid AC/DC	Type 2 AC / CCS2 DC
Charging Type	AC and DC fast charging	AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres	70	Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range	1100	450
Electric Consumption	22.7	18.41
Range Real World Highway	Not Available	320 km
Range Real World Mixed	Not Available	390 km

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Airbags	Multiple airbags	Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Front Side
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard,,
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	Standard 2
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Siren/ Intrusion Sensor,Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Standard	Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Brake Override System	Standard	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	Standard	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Siren/ Intrusion Sensor,Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Standard	Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard,,
Knee Airbag	Standard	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	-	Siren/ Intrusion Sensor,Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Siren/ Intrusion Sensor,Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	Standard
Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera	Standard	EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera	Standard	EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	Standard	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	Standard
Auto Highbeam	Standard	Standard
Auto Wipers	Standard	Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera	Standard	EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist	Not Available	Standard
Around View Monitor	Standard	EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	Standard

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Seat Material	Leatherette / leather	Ultra-Suede/ F SPORT
Heated Seats	Standard	Standard Front and Rear,+ Front Radiation
Ventilated Seats	Standard	Standard Driver + Passenger
Ambient Lighting	Standard	Multi-colour
Front Shoulder Room	Not Available	-
Rear Shoulder Room	Not Available	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Steer-By-Wire F SPORT/ Synthetic Leather + Heater
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment	Power	8-way power
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Power	8-way power
Seat Trim	Leatherette / leather	Ultra-Suede/ F SPORT
Folding Rear Seats	-	60:40 -
Rear Armrest	-	Standard
Cup Holders	-	Standard 4
Instrument Cluster Type	-	Standard TFT
Driver Lumbar Support	-	Driver 2-way,Power

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Infotainment System	Touchscreen infotainment	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	8	Standard 13
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard	Standard TFT
USB Ports	Front and rear USB where listed	Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System	-	Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size	10.25-inch or larger by trim	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers	8	Standard 13
Audio System	-	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	-	Standard 5PCs
Connected Services	-	Standard

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
LED Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard LED
Fog Lamps	Standard	LED fog-lamp function
Roof Rails	Standard	Not Available
Exterior Colour Options	Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.	Classic White, Graphite Black GF, Neutrino Grey, Neutrino Grey Bi-Tone, Sonic Copper Bi-Tone, Sonic Iridium
Headlights	Standard	Standard
Panoramic Sunroof	Standard	Panoramic (Dimming)

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Approach Angle	Not Available	15.0 deg
Departure Angle	Not Available	24.0 deg
Wading Depth	Not Available	Not Applicable
Terrain Modes	Standard	Not Applicable
Locking Differential	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD System Type	AWD / 4WD as listed	Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle	Not Available	16.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max	165 mm	200 mm
Ground Clearance Min	165 mm	200 mm

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Tyre Size	245/50 R20	F:235-50 R20 / R:255-45 R20
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Not Available	Without (Repair Kit Included)
Wheel Rim Size	245/50 R20	20
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Electric

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
CO2 Emissions	Not Available	Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	Not Applicable

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Service Plan	5 Years / 75 000 km	7 years / 105000 km
Service Interval	-	12 months / 15,000km

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Ownership Role	flagship or capability-focused	Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar	999900 ZAR	1977600 ZAR
Pricing Role	flagship or capability-focused	Flagship
Starting Price	999900	1977600
Starting Price Zar	999900	1977600

Spec	C9 SHS	RZ
Warranty	7 Years / 200 000 km	7 years / 105,000km

In depth: how these cars differ

This C9 SHS and RZ comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: C9 SHS 92 vs RZ 83.

Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs RZ 90.

Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs RZ 94.

Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs RZ 62.

Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS not separately scored vs RZ not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

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Omoda C9 SHS

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Lexus RZ

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Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100

Evidence-index readout

C9 SHS leads by 5 points

C9 SHS and RZ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 87 /100

Lead 5 points

Data 55% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

C9 SHS

55% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Efficiency 96 Check Practicality 69

Performance 92

Efficiency 96

Safety 94

Practicality 69

Leads by 5 points

RZ

60% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 62

Performance 83

Efficiency 90

Safety 94

Practicality 62

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance C9 SHS +9 Efficiency C9 SHS +6 Safety Level Practicality C9 SHS +7

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

C9 SHS

Performance 92/100

Efficiency 96/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 69/100

RZ

Performance 83/100

Efficiency 90/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 62/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C9 SHS leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts vs 82 pts for RZ

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 SHS leads. However, RZ may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C9 SHS vs RZ questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Omoda C9 SHS vs Lexus RZ

Omoda C9 SHS

Lexus RZ

Omoda C9 SHS vs Lexus RZ: the short answer

Five key differences

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C9 SHS

RZ

Which One's Right for You?

C9 SHS

RZ

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

C9 SHS and RZ image comparison

Omoda C9 SHS

Lexus RZ

Specification Evidence Index

C9 SHS leads by 5 points

C9 SHS

RZ

C9 SHS

RZ

What the evidence means

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